AKRON — A 39-year-old Cuyahoga Falls man died after he climbed over the fence on the All America Bridge (Y-Bridge) and fell Tuesday. The victim was identified as John Esakou, of Prior Drive.

The Summit County Medical Examiner's office said witnesses reported seeing Esakou climbing over the railing and falling to his death. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:51 p.m. Akron police are investigating.

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